Sport

Tennis: Twyning Tennis Club enjoying plenty of good times

Roger Jackson Wed, 18th Dec 2019 at 09:00

It’s probably quite a good job that Peter Gold has now retired because he does play quite a lot of tennis. The chairman of Twyning Tennis Club – he’s held the position for some five years – is a big fan of the sport and is... It’s probably quite a good job that Peter Gold has now retired because he does play quite a lot of tennis. The chairman of Twyning Tennis Club – he’s held the position for some five years – is a big fan of the sport and is... It’s probably quite a good job that Peter Gold has now retired because he does play quite a lot of tennis. The chairman of Twyning Tennis Club – he’s held the position for some five years – is a big fan of the sport and is...

Football: Nicky DeBonis is making a big impression as manager of Bishop’s Cleeve Development

Roger Jackson Wed, 18th Dec 2019 at 09:00

Nicky DeBonis is not so much breaking down barriers as smashing them into tiny pieces. And she’s doing so with the full support of everyone she has come across in football around the county. DeBonis, who doesn’t turn 21 until 19th... Nicky DeBonis is not so much breaking down barriers as smashing them into tiny pieces. And she’s doing so with the full support of everyone she has come across in football around the county. DeBonis, who doesn’t turn 21 until 19th... Nicky DeBonis is not so much breaking down barriers as smashing them into tiny pieces. And she’s doing so with the full support of everyone she has come across in football around the county. DeBonis, who doesn’t turn 21 until 19th...

Hockey: It’s all to play for at Bishop’s Cleeve Hockey Club

Roger Jackson Wed, 18th Dec 2019 at 09:00

New name and lots of ambition, Bishop’s Cleeve Hockey Club certainly have plenty to play for in the weeks, months and years ahead. Previously known as Cleevillians – this is their first season as Bishop’s Cleeve – the aim... New name and lots of ambition, Bishop’s Cleeve Hockey Club certainly have plenty to play for in the weeks, months and years ahead. Previously known as Cleevillians – this is their first season as Bishop’s Cleeve – the aim... New name and lots of ambition, Bishop’s Cleeve Hockey Club certainly have plenty to play for in the weeks, months and years ahead. Previously known as Cleevillians – this is their first season as Bishop’s Cleeve – the aim...

Rugby Union: Promotion is the aim for Cheltenham North, says club stalwart Malcolm Kedward

Roger Jackson Mon, 16th Dec 2019 at 11:30

Cheltenham North head into the Christmas and new year break in buoyant mood after recording their ninth win of the Gloucestershire Premier campaign on Saturday. Their 20-5 success at St Mary’s Old Boys leaves them tucked in just behind... Cheltenham North head into the Christmas and new year break in buoyant mood after recording their ninth win of the Gloucestershire Premier campaign on Saturday. Their 20-5 success at St Mary’s Old Boys leaves them tucked in just behind... Cheltenham North head into the Christmas and new year break in buoyant mood after recording their ninth win of the Gloucestershire Premier campaign on Saturday. Their 20-5 success at St Mary’s Old Boys leaves them tucked in just behind...

Football: Tewkesbury Athletic assistant boss Michael Holtham sets Christmas target PLUS Saturday’s Cheltenham League fixtures

Roger Jackson Thu, 12th Dec 2019 at 11:00

Tewkesbury Athletic host Pittville United Reserves in Division Four of the Cheltenham League on Saturday hoping to make it eight wins out of eight. Their red-hot start to the campaign has seen them race to the top of the table and they are certain... Tewkesbury Athletic host Pittville United Reserves in Division Four of the Cheltenham League on Saturday hoping to make it eight wins out of eight. Their red-hot start to the campaign has seen them race to the top of the table and they are certain... Tewkesbury Athletic host Pittville United Reserves in Division Four of the Cheltenham League on Saturday hoping to make it eight wins out of eight. Their red-hot start to the campaign has seen them race to the top of the table and they are certain...

Rugby Union: ‘Outstanding’ post-war Cheltenham player Frank Cherrington dies at age of 95

Roger Jackson Tue, 3rd Dec 2019 at 10:30

One of Cheltenham Rugby Club’s top players in the post-war era has died. Frank Cherrington, who first played for the club in 1944, died at the age of 95 at his home in Bredon Norton last week. A prop forward, Cherrington played in an era... One of Cheltenham Rugby Club’s top players in the post-war era has died. Frank Cherrington, who first played for the club in 1944, died at the age of 95 at his home in Bredon Norton last week. A prop forward, Cherrington played in an era... One of Cheltenham Rugby Club’s top players in the post-war era has died. Frank Cherrington, who first played for the club in 1944, died at the age of 95 at his home in Bredon Norton last week. A prop forward, Cherrington played in an era...

Cricket: England call-up for Hartpury student and Dumbleton cricketer Danielle Gibson

Roger Jackson Mon, 2nd Dec 2019 at 11:20

Hartpury College’s Danielle Gibson has been named in an England Women cricket squad. Danielle, 18, who started playing for Dumbleton back in the noughties, has won a place in the 2019-20 England Women’s Academy (EWA). She has... Hartpury College’s Danielle Gibson has been named in an England Women cricket squad. Danielle, 18, who started playing for Dumbleton back in the noughties, has won a place in the 2019-20 England Women’s Academy (EWA). She has... Hartpury College’s Danielle Gibson has been named in an England Women cricket squad. Danielle, 18, who started playing for Dumbleton back in the noughties, has won a place in the 2019-20 England Women’s Academy (EWA). She has...

Motorsport: Back in the Day: John Godwin, motorcycling

Football: From Old Trafford and Anfield to Bishop’s Cleeve, Nigel Green loves being involved in football

Roger Jackson Mon, 25th Nov 2019 at 09:00

Nigel Green has been a regular on the touchline at Bishop’s Cleeve Football Club since the mid-noughties. As secretary of the club for close on 14 years – he‘s also matchday programme editor and in charge of the club’s... Nigel Green has been a regular on the touchline at Bishop’s Cleeve Football Club since the mid-noughties. As secretary of the club for close on 14 years – he‘s also matchday programme editor and in charge of the club’s... Nigel Green has been a regular on the touchline at Bishop’s Cleeve Football Club since the mid-noughties. As secretary of the club for close on 14 years – he‘s also matchday programme editor and in charge of the club’s...

Rugby Union: Rising Stars: Cheltenham North Rugby Club Under-13 girls’ team

Rugby Union: Gloucestershire RFU offering fun for anyone who wants to play on Friday evening

Roger Jackson Thu, 21st Nov 2019 at 15:00

Fancy a fun game of rugby this Friday evening? If the answer is ‘yes’, then get yourself over to the Newlands in Bishop’s Cleeve, the home of Cheltenham Rugby Club, at 6.30pm for a quickfire game of 7’s – the action... Fancy a fun game of rugby this Friday evening? If the answer is ‘yes’, then get yourself over to the Newlands in Bishop’s Cleeve, the home of Cheltenham Rugby Club, at 6.30pm for a quickfire game of 7’s – the action... Fancy a fun game of rugby this Friday evening? If the answer is ‘yes’, then get yourself over to the Newlands in Bishop’s Cleeve, the home of Cheltenham Rugby Club, at 6.30pm for a quickfire game of 7’s – the action...

Football: Table-topping Tewkesbury Town head for Kings in Cheltenham League PLUS all Saturday’s fixtures

Roger Jackson Thu, 21st Nov 2019 at 14:50

Tewkesbury Town travel to Kings on Saturday hoping to consolidate their position at the top of Division One of the Cheltenham League. Like a good number of clubs, the weather has left them starved of football in recent weeks but as the end of the... Tewkesbury Town travel to Kings on Saturday hoping to consolidate their position at the top of Division One of the Cheltenham League. Like a good number of clubs, the weather has left them starved of football in recent weeks but as the end of the... Tewkesbury Town travel to Kings on Saturday hoping to consolidate their position at the top of Division One of the Cheltenham League. Like a good number of clubs, the weather has left them starved of football in recent weeks but as the end of the...

Football: Long-serving Wayne Baker steps down as manager of Cheltenham League club Newton

Roger Jackson Thu, 21st Nov 2019 at 12:40

Wayne Baker, who for so many years has been ‘Mr Newton Football Club’, is taking a step back from the Cheltenham League side. The long-time player, player/manager and manager – he has been with the club for 23 years – has... Wayne Baker, who for so many years has been ‘Mr Newton Football Club’, is taking a step back from the Cheltenham League side. The long-time player, player/manager and manager – he has been with the club for 23 years – has... Wayne Baker, who for so many years has been ‘Mr Newton Football Club’, is taking a step back from the Cheltenham League side. The long-time player, player/manager and manager – he has been with the club for 23 years – has...

Rugby Union: In-form Cheltenham looking to kick on in Western Counties North

Roger Jackson Wed, 13th Nov 2019 at 14:20

Cheltenham host bottom-of-the-table Coney Hill on Saturday looking to make it five wins on the bounce in Western Counties North. Their excellent recent run has propelled them up to fifth spot in the 14-strong division and their supporters will... Cheltenham host bottom-of-the-table Coney Hill on Saturday looking to make it five wins on the bounce in Western Counties North. Their excellent recent run has propelled them up to fifth spot in the 14-strong division and their supporters will... Cheltenham host bottom-of-the-table Coney Hill on Saturday looking to make it five wins on the bounce in Western Counties North. Their excellent recent run has propelled them up to fifth spot in the 14-strong division and their supporters will...